Table 7: Racial Ability Requirements[]
| Ability | Human | Dwarf | Elf | Gnome | Half-Elf | Halfling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STR | — | 8/18 | 3/18 | 6/18 | 3/18 | 7/18* |
| DEX | — | 3/17 | 6/18 | 3/18 | 6/18 | 7/18 |
| CON | — | 11/18 | 7/18 | 8/18 | 6/18 | 10/18 |
| INT | — | 3/18 | 8/18 | 6/18 | 4/18 | 6/18 |
| WIS | — | 3/18 | 3/18 | 3/18 | 3/18 | 3/17 |
| CHA | — | 3/17 | 8/18 | 3/18 | 3/18 | 3/18 |
* Halfling fighters do not roll for exceptional Strength.
Table 8: Racial Abilities[]
| Race | Adjustments |
|---|---|
| Dwarf | +1 Constitution; -1 Charisma |
| Elf | +1 Dexterity; -1 Constitution |
| Gnome | +1 Intelligence; -1 Wisdom |
| Halfling | +1 Dexterity; -1 Strength |
Table 9: Constitution Saving Throw Bonuses[]
| Constitution Score |
Saving Throw Bonus |
|---|---|
| 4-6 | +1 |
| 7-10 | +2 |
| 11-13 | +3 |
| 14-17 | +4 |
| 18-19 | +5 |
Table 10: Average Height and Weight[]
Height in Inches
|
Weight in Pounds
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Base* | Modifier | Base* | Modifier |
| Dwarf | 43/41 | 1d10 | 130/105 | 4d10 |
| Elf | 55/50 | 1d10 | 90/70 | 3d10 |
| Gnome | 38/36 | 1d6 | 72/68 | 5d4 |
| Half-Elf | 60/58 | 2d6 | 110/85 | 3d12 |
| Halfling | 32/30 | 2d8 | 52/48 | 5d4 |
| Human | 60/59 | 2d10 | 140/100 | 6d10 |
* Females tend to be lighter and shorter than males. Thus, the base numbers for height and weight are divided into male/female values. Note that the modifier still allows for a broad range in each category.
Table 11: Age[]
| Starting Age | Maximum Age Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Base Age | Variable | (Base+Variable) |
| Dwarf | 40 | 5d6 | 250+2d100 |
| Elf | 100 | 5d6 | 350+4d100* |
| Gnome | 60 | 3d12 | 200+3d100 |
| Half-Elf | 15 | 1d6 | 125+3d20 |
| Halfling | 20 | 3d4 | 100+1d100 |
| Human | 15 | 1d4 | 90+2d20 |
* Upon attaining this age, an elf does not die. Rather he feels compelled to migrate to some mysterious, other land, departing the world of men.
Table 12: Aging Effects[]
| Race | Middle Age* (1⁄2 Base Max.) |
Old Age** (2/3 Base Max.) |
Venerable*** (Base Max.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarf | 125 years | 167 years | 250 years |
| Elf | 175 years | 233 years | 350 years |
| Gnome | 100 years | 133 years | 200 years |
| Half-Elf | 62 years | 83 years | 125 years |
| Halfling | 50 years | 67 years | 100 years |
| Human | 45 years | 60 years | 90 years |
* -1 Str/Con; +1 Int/Wis
** -2 Str/Dex, -1 Con; +1 Wis
*** -1 Str/Dex/Con; +1 Int/Wis
Table 13: Class Ability Minimums[]
| Character Class |
Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paladin* | 12 | — | 9 | — | 13 | 17 |
| Ranger* | 13 | 13 | 14 | — | 14 | — |
| Mage | — | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Specialist* | Var | Var | Var | Var | Var | Var |
| Cleric | — | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Druid* | — | — | — | — | 12 | 15 |
| Thief | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Bard* | — | 12 | — | 13 | — | 15 |
- * Optional character class. Specialist includes illusionist.